The Gravesend and Dartford Messengers' Cute Kids competition is back.

It will be held at the St George’s shopping centre, Gravesend, from Tuesday, May 5 until Sunday, May 10 and there is a prize pot of £500 to be shared among the winners.

Youngsters will be following in the footsteps of last year’s winner Phoebe Maude, of Havelock Road, Gravesend.

Our photographer will be in the St George's Centre taking pictures of your adorable youngsters from 10am to 4pm each day. No appointment is necessary although there may be a wait at busier times.

There is no charge to take part in Cute Kids but the photographer will return the following week to sell copies of the photos to those who wish to buy them.

Pictures will then appear in the Gravesend and Dartford Messengers and readers will get to vote for their favourites.

The competition is in conjunction with Starlight Studios and the St George's shopping centre.

While we endeavour to ensure that every child appears in the competition, we are afraid that cannot be guaranteed.